March 08, 2008
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Hi kids!
 You have heard it all — they are the pests, they are trouble makers, they are bossy, they drive you like slaves, they gossip, they complain a lot… and the list goes on. The catchword is sister; yes they are sisters, whom most of you (especially boys) describe in such terms and would rather not have one.....
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What sister is to you
 “And what about your brothers and sisters?” “How many siblings do you have?” This sort of questions is part of the conversation when two people get familiar with each other for the first time. While conversing with your new pals, visitors at home, guests or even while chatting on the Internet,....
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Fairy and the seven-coloured flower
 Once upon a time there was a girl named Maniha. She always loved to help others. One day when she was playing in the park, she heard someone crying. When she tried to locate the voice, she came to know that the voice was coming from one of the flowers. She went near the flower and found a fairy crying there.....
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The mischief-mongers
 Both Danish and Asim were the most adventurous and famous boys of their town. But this name and fame was not something they could be proud of, as the dwellers of the town were always irritated by their crazy ideas and mischievous acts, so they were taunted as Mischief Mongers.....
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The haunted house
 It was the eve of October 31. A cold wind blew as I made my way down a deserted road, hoping to find a traveller pass by who would give me a lift. I was going home from college when my car broke down on the highway. After three long and tedious hours, I was still standing as if some Hollywood hero would fly me home in his helicopter.....
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Basant heralds the spring
 Basant, or Jashn-i-Baharan is one of the most awaited festivals of the year. It marks the end of winter and the start of spring season. Basant is celebrated with great fervour in Pakistan; however, the celebrations are at the peak in Lahore....
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Mesopotamian civilization The Sumerian society
 The Sumerian society was divided into different classes which determined their social status. The highest rank was possessed by the priest-king who was religious as well as political figure. Next to him were the priests of the temples who performed religious rituals and offered sacrifice to gods. ....
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Watch out... while on the move
 It was a typical week day. The mini bus was jam packed, mostly with university students. When this bus screeched to a halt on the next stop, two school-going girls boarded the ladies section. With huge bags on their shoulders, it was clear that they were having trouble standing amidst so many people.....
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The threat from space debris
 As fishing boats and ships and their anchors tear apart the submarine communication cables laid over the bottom of the world oceans for safe and smooth communications even during bad weather, in the same way space debris hit and damage our communication satellites in the orbits around the earth....
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Gift it
 They tumbled out of the box — attractive gift cards of every colour and hue as well as handcrafted envelopes, all decorated with studs, laces and what not. I was impressed more so when I came to know that they were made by a 12-year-old girl. Emaan Thaver is just 12 and a student of Karachi Grammar School.....
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My three wishes
 I wish I would find a genie that would grant me three wishes. My three wishes would help the people in the world and hopefully reinstate peace. My three wishes would be to cure the ill, make people understand each other and finally to revive loved ones.....
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News Update
 The unique sea creature, which has two limbs fewer than a normal octopus, is believed to be the result of a birth defect rather than an accident, say his keepers at the Blackpool Sea Life Centre in northwest England....
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Olive oil, a gift of nature
 You might have heard these lines in most of the cooking programmes aired on TV but have you ever thought of why olive oil is becoming more famous day by day. If not, then read this and get to know how olive oil is an essential ingredient of a healthy life....
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SUPER SIS
My problem is that I skip breakfast and I know it’s an important meal. Kindly tell me can skipping breakfast make you fat. My second problem is that I am very fat and being a girl I really feel bad about being fat. So please tell me some exercises to reduce weight and to make my arms, legs, ...
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POETS’ CORNER
Conditions of today, Oh! Man why are you fighting? Look towards the sky, it’s blue and bright, Oh! Man why are you asleep?Look upon the oceans they’re vast and deep, Oh! Man why are lies told in a ray?See the truth is finding its way,Oh! Man why aren’t you in light?,Come towards the way which is bright and right,...
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Annoying your teacher
 Leaflet of advice on how to get the teacher to hate you!
If you are an excellent student who gets extremely bored in the class and you do hate the word ‘teacher’ and dislike everything related to that insanely bizarre personality who knows nothing and just asks you questions and expects you to respect him/her, then here is the complete and ultimate guide for you to irritate them....
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BOOK: a taste of blackberries
 A Taste of Blackberries, or a taste of friendship through someone else’s tongue; this book has a great deal about friends and how it’s like to lose one....
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MOVIE: I am legend
One of the last few movies of 2007 one would wish to see is Will Smith’s latest I Am Legend. Given the storyline, I wouldn’t be surprised if a great many people have already seen this film or wish to see it. The storyline is indeed very intriguing....
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QUOTES
The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution, J. K. Rowling....
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MAILBOX
It is evident that corporal penalties at schools are common and due to this drop-out rate is increasing and thousands of innocent lives are being destroyed. We all know that this is not the right way to lead the pupils towards a bright future; I believe this is the way to lead the pupils towards a dismal future....
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OPENION: How to manage loadshedding
 In my opinion electrical energy should be saved by everyone. We should never waste it by using electrical appliances carelessly. The government should also look into this matter carefully and allocate funds to generate more energy rather than considering loadshedding....
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